State GovernmentCalifornians are protecting themselves from wildfire. Why is there still an insurance crisis?May 2, 2024Lawmakers want mitigation measures to be tracked, updated and accounted for to help insurance availability and affordability.
EducationWill less homework stress make California students happier?April 24, 2024A bill from a member of the Legislature’s happiness committee would require schools to come up with homework policies that consider the mental and physical strain on students.
Housing and HomelessnessCalifornia leaders take sides in monumental Supreme Court case on homelessnessApril 19, 2024The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case with major implications on homelessness policy in California. Find out where your leaders stand.
EnvironmentCalifornia requires new homes to have solar panels. Should wildfire victims get a break?April 15, 2024A California Republican’s bill would exempt low and middle income wildfire victims from solar panels requirements on rebuilt homes that didn’t have them when they burned down.
EnvironmentCalifornia salmon fishing banned for second year in rowApril 11, 2024Federal officials moved to cancel commercial and recreational salmon fishing off California as the fish still aren’t thriving.
EducationNative American students get free tuition to attend the UC. Why it isn’t enough.April 8, 2024Native students report strains on their budgets along with insufficient resources and faculty representation at the UC has been detrimental.
State GovernmentThese Californians just got protection from big rent hikesApril 5, 2024Tenants in many new privately owned, low-income units will be protected from double-digit increases. So will some in existing units, after a state committee on affordable housing imposed a rent cap.
State GovernmentNewsom, Legislature get a $17 billion jump on California budget deficitApril 5, 2024Gov. Newsom and Democratic leaders in the Legislature announce a deal on early action to shrink the state’s budget shortfall by $17 billion. Votes are expected next week, ahead of action on the 2024-25 budget in May and June.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s most controversial housing law could get a makeoverApril 3, 2024Some of California’s top lawmakers want to clear up, but also rein in, the state’s most controversial housing statute.
Education‘Getting significantly worse’: California community colleges are losing millions to financial aid fraudApril 2, 2024California’s community colleges are reporting a rise in financial aid fraud. In January, suspected bots represented 1 in 4 college applicants. Schools have given away millions to these scams, and college officials say fraudsters are getting smarter w
